Questions about what we should do

[Cat and Cody 0]

Ok so my Fiancé and I are trying to figure out what exactly to do I like the cr-1 visa she thinks we should do the k-1.she is worried about me supporting us and her being unable to drive or go anywhere without a drivers license. What are things we can do? I think if she came out on the 90 day visits it would work out great, but she is worried I’d rather spend the time apart married than not married any advice would be appreciated just trying to get the process rolling regardless 

[Ontarkie 14,557]

~~Moved to What Visas Do I Need, from K3 P&P - The OP is exploring their options~~

[Cat and Cody 0]

We truly just need a better idea of what our beat options are for our journey either way it is expensive and long. But which option is gonna allow her to work sooner. Also go to school sooner etc.

[Ontarkie 14,557]

That would be the CR1. If it's important for her to be able to drive, work right off the bat then you need to get married. The K1 once AOS is filed will not give her what she wants fast. 

[JFH 12,191]

No one can really say for sure what is best for you, it's a personal decision. But we can make a recommendation based on your circumstances. The big thing you have mentioned is working. That pushes you strongly in the direction of the CR-1 spouse visa (marry first, visa second). The K-1 fiancé visa (visa first, marry second) would mean the immigrant cannot work for several months. 

 

Most that do the K-1 are attracted to it because they read that it's quicker. It gets the immigrant here quicker but it's not quicker to a green card or citizenship. And therefore not quicker to being able to work. And by "quicker" we are talking about weeks or a few months at most. It's not like it's years quicker. 

 

Which country is your fiance from? 

Edited March 17, 2018 by JFH

[Liam2021 587]

-K1: get married after enter USA. Can't work for about 4-5 month

-CR1: married . Can work after enter USA.

 

So, it up to you.

[Dashinka 24,900]

58 minutes ago, Cat and Cody said:

We truly just need a better idea of what our beat options are for our journey either way it is expensive and long. But which option is gonna allow her to work sooner. Also go to school sooner etc.

If working as soon as possible upon her entering the US is a high priority, the CR1 is the best option.

 

Good Luck

[Crazy Cat 42,582]

My analysis of the two options:

 

 K-1

    More expensive than CR-1

    Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)

    Spouse can not leave the US until she receives approved Advance Parole (approx 3-4 months)

    Spouse can not work until she receives EAD (approx 3-4 months)

    some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period .

    Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.

CR-1

    Less expensive than K-1

    No AOS required.

    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US

    Spouse can start work if desired

    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card withing 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US

    Spouse  has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.

 

The difference in processing time is only 2 to 3 months..All-in-all, the CR-1 is superior to the K-1 imo.

[Crazy Cat 42,582]

51 minutes ago, JFH said:

Which country is your fiance from? 

I think I remember that she is from London. 

Edited March 17, 2018 by missileman

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

MY advice.. unless in a war zone or safety an issue, get married outside the US and go for the CR1 visa. 

[Cat and Cody 0]

6 hours ago, JFH said:

No one can really say for sure what is best for you, it's a personal decision. But we can make a recommendation based on your circumstances. The big thing you have mentioned is working. That pushes you strongly in the direction of the CR-1 spouse visa (marry first, visa second). The K-1 fiancé visa (visa first, marry second) would mean the immigrant cannot work for several months. 

 

Most that do the K-1 are attracted to it because they read that it's quicker. It gets the immigrant here quicker but it's not quicker to a green card or citizenship. And therefore not quicker to being able to work. And by "quicker" we are talking about weeks or a few months at most. It's not like it's years quicker. 

 

Which country is your fiance from? 

 

She is from the UK we met last June and ya know the rest is history

[JFH 12,191]

4 hours ago, Cat and Cody said:

 

She is from the UK we met last June and ya know the rest is history

I'm from the U.K. too. You have good taste! 

 

Since she is most likely VWP eligible, my recommendation would be the CR-1 visa. She will be able to visit easily throughout the process.